Chelsea ready to act ahead of time for Scott

According to TEAMtalk, Chelsea want to agree on the transfer of promising Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott now, although the transfer of the player is not planned until the summer of next year. Earlier this transfer window, the club already had a £60 million bid rejected for the 23-year-old Englishman. The Blues see Scott as a long-term replacement for Enzo Fernandez in midfield. The club's fear is that the player's value will continue to rise - the midfielder's consistently high form could attract more and more competitors in the transfer market. Last season, Alex played 39 matches, scored four goals and provided one assist.